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Enger Tower

A sight in West Duluth, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Enger Tower in West Duluth
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Why go

Five-story stone tower on a hill with a free climb and 360-degree harbor views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Duluth, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Bent Paddle Brewing Co., 0.6 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
West Duluth
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Duluth, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

    Popular Lincoln Park taproom of a Duluth craft brewery.

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Duluth Grill

    Local-sourcing diner in West Duluth with hearty breakfasts.

    Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Vikre Distillery

    Canal Park distillery making gins and aquavit with North Woods botanicals.

    Drinks · 1.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Aerial Lift Bridge

    Rising bridge over the ship canal that lifts for 1,000-foot lake freighters.

    Sight · 1.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

    Free museum by the canal on Great Lakes shipping and shipwrecks.

    Sight · 1.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Duluth Lakewalk

    Paved shoreline path from Canal Park toward Brighton Beach along Lake Superior.

    Outdoors · 1.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Enger Tower is a stop on our Minnesota North Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Duluth

Another curated sight in Duluth. See the full Duluth guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Duluth run from 20°F in January to 78°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Enger Tower itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Duluth from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Duluth weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Enger Tower, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Enger Tower, 1605 Enger Tower Dr, Duluth, MN 55806, USA
Coordinates
46.77613, -92.12490
Destination
Duluth, Minnesota

Enger Tower: quick answers

How much time do you need at Enger Tower?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Enger Tower. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Enger Tower?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Enger Tower free?

Yes, we list Enger Tower as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Enger Tower?

Enger Tower is at Enger Tower, 1605 Enger Tower Dr, Duluth, MN 55806, USA, in West Duluth. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Enger Tower?

Enger Tower appears on Minnesota North Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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